Director, Investor Relations

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Head of Investor Relations, you will represent Burberry within the investment community. As part of a small but high-profile team, you will play an active role in implementing an effective investor relations programme covering the company’s capital markets communication. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage sell-side relationships, consensus collation and publication, and monitor sell-side opinion on Burberry and the sector
• Drafting and compiling results announcements, investor presentations and supporting materials, including ownership of Q&A document
• Develop and maintain the reporting pack using IR Insight by Nasdaq, as well as company financial model 
• Monitor peer group activity and regularly share insights and analysis internally
• Foster strong relationships internally, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop communication materials for internal and external audiences
• Develop and maintain detailed understanding of financial performance and operations of the business
• Contribute to and/or lead investor meetings, both ad-hoc and at industry conferences, as well as sell-side sales desk briefings
• Build relationships with buy-side and sell-side analysts and respond to their queries
• Support shareholder targeting process
• Contribute to regular updates to the Board, Leadership Team and colleagues on IR activity and investor sentiment 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Significant experience within a corporate IR team or as a sell-side analyst looking to transition into IR, with a clear understanding of the nuances of an in-house IR role
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build relationships across all levels – collegiate, collaborative and low ego
• Deep understanding of financial statements and a good commercial acumen
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interrogate data and translate numbers into clear messages and convey complex financial information effectively
• Confident dealing with topics relevant to capital market participants 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce drafts aligned to the company’s tone of voice
• Able to deliver high quality work under pressure, with strong prioritisation and proactive problem-solving
• Self-motivated with a “get on with it” mindset and a commitment to continuous learning from peers and external IR developments
• Willingness to support all areas of the IR programme within a small, agile team
• Strong command of Excel and experience building and maintaining internal models
• Proficient in PowerPoint with the ability to turn around high-quality documents
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment  
• Willing and able to travel internationally – approximately 2-4 trips per year   

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

At Burberry we believe that how we live our values and contribute to our culture is equally as important to what we achieve. Our four values (Creatively Driven, Open and Caring, Proud of our Heritage & Forward Thinking) encapsulate the culture we foster and describe who we are at our best.

Is it our expectation that all colleagues, regardless of function, geography or level, embrace and role model our values.  Burberry leader pride themselves in -

• Inspiring passion and role modelling creative thinking
• Investing time and taking accountability to attract, develop and retain talent 
• Fostering an inclusive culture where all colleagues can thrive
• Creating space for innovation, challenging status quo, making bold choices for the future
• Acting in the best interest of our brand, the environment and our communities

To learn more about our purpose, values and how we lead please visit: https://www.burberryplc.com/company/our-purpose-and-values

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.